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New Cartridge Comparison Guide

Sep 2nd, 2010
by 308master.

September 2nd, 2010
New Cartridge Comparison Guide Covers Hundreds of Cartridges
A new, comprehensive Cartridge Comparison Guide is now available as both a spiral-bound book and as an online database. The Cartridge Comparision Guide is the product of many years of labor by Andrew Chamberlain, a Utah-based hunter and health facility project manager. Andrew says his Guide “compares every factory available cartridge from the 17 calibers up to the 50 caliber cartridges”. (Sorry, most wildcat cartridges are not covered.) Chamberlain’s Guide also compiles cartridge data from major ammunition manufacturers such as Barnes, Federal, Hornady, Norma, Nosler, Remington, Sierra, Swift, Weatherby, and Winchester. It shows the optimal velocity achieved for each bullet weight and calculates bullet energy, recoil, and powder efficiency.

Both print and web versions of the Cartridge Comparison Guide provide data for thousands of cartridge/bullet/velocity combos. Charts provide cartridge ballistics including downrange energy. The energy numbers are critical for hunters, who need a round with enough energy to make reliable, “clean kills” on their chosen game.

Cartridge Comparison Guide is Great Resource for Hunters
One of Chamberlain’s main goals in creating the Cartridge Comparison Guide was to help hunters select the “right cartridge for the job.” According to Chamberlain: “This started as a personal project to gather information on the more popular cartridges commonly used for hunting. I began comparing cartridge performance, versatility, bullet selection, powder efficiency, recoil generation vs. energy produced, standing ballistic data for different environments, etc.” Chamberlain adds: “I wanted to find the holy grail, and if I couldn’t find it, I wanted to find the best all-around performing cartridge and rifle that a guy on a budget could shoot.”

In addition to cartridge ballistics and energy data, the Cartridge Comparison Guide contains a firearms lexicon, as well as a section on “What to Consider When Selecting a Cartridge”. Helpful Appendices cover: Cartridge Selection for Game Animals, Bullet Selection/Design, Bullet Expansion, Wound Channel Characteristics and more.

Book Costs $23.99 While Online Access is $10.00 with FREE Trial
The book version of the Cartridge Comparison Guide costs $23.99 plus shipping and tax. Accessing the web-based version requires a $10.00 subscription, but Chamberlain offers a 2-Day free online trial membership. A portion of the proceeds of book purchases go to support Paralyzed Veterans of America. CLICK HERE to order the book, subscribe to the online service, or sign up for the free trial.

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Idaho, Montana seek OK for hunting of wolves

Sep 2nd, 2010
by 308master.

Idaho, Montana seek OK for hunting of wolves

State officials sought Tuesday to revive gray wolf hunts in the Northern Rockies, even as they entered talks with environmentalists whose lawsuit restored the endangered status of the animals. On Tuesday, Montana asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to commit by Sept. 10 to the state’s plan for “conservation hunts” beginning this fall.

Read About It: The Associated Press

Posted in: News Organizations and 2nd Ammendment.

Obama administration reverses course, forbids sale of 850,000 antique rifles

Sep 2nd, 2010
by 308master.

Obama administration reverses course, forbids sale of 850,000 antique rifles

The South Korean government, in an effort to raise money for its military, wants to sell nearly a million antique M1 rifles that were used by U.S. soldiers in the Korean War to gun collectors in America. The Obama administration approved the sale of the American made rifles last year. But it reversed course and banned the sale in March — a decision that went largely unnoticed at the time but that is now sparking opposition from gun rights advocates.

Read About It: Fox News

Posted in: News Organizations and 2nd Ammendment.

EPA Denies Petition Calling for Lead Ammunition Ban

Sep 2nd, 2010
by 308master.

CONTACT:

Brendan Gilfillan

gilfillan.brendan@epa.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2010

EPA Denies Petition Calling for Lead Ammunition Ban

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today denied a petition calling for a ban on the production and distribution of lead hunting ammunition. EPA sent a letter to the petitioners explaining the rejection – that letter can be found here:http://www.epa.gov/oppt/chemtest/pubs/sect21.html

Steve Owens, EPA assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, issued the following statement on the agency’s decision:

“EPA today denied a petition submitted by several outside groups for the agency to implement a ban on the production and distribution of lead hunting ammunition. EPA reached this decision because the agency does not have the legal authority to regulate this type of product under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) – nor is the agency seeking such authority.

“This petition, which was submitted to EPA at the beginning of this month, is one of hundreds of petitions submitted to EPA by outside groups each year. This petition was filed under TSCA, which requires the agency to review and respond within 90 days.

“EPA is taking action on many fronts to address major sources of lead in our society, such as eliminating childhood exposures to lead; however, EPA was not and is not considering taking action on whether the lead content in hunting ammunition poses an undue threat to wildlife.

“As there are no similar jurisdictional issues relating to the agency’s authority over fishing sinkers, EPA – as required by law – will continue formally reviewing a second part the petition related to lead fishing sinkers.

“Those wishing to comment specifically on the fishing tackle issue can do so by visiting http://www.regulations.gov. EPA will consider comments that are submitted by September 15.”

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2010 Idaho State IDPA Championship, September 11th

Aug 3rd, 2010
by 308master.

Parma Rod & Gun Club Presents

2010 Idaho State IDPA Championship

  • Saturday, September 11, 2010
  • 12 Stages
  • Approx. 175 rounds
  • 125 shooters maximum
  • Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, and Master
  • SSP, ESP, CDP, SSR, and ESR
  • Lunch included
  • T-shirts and hats available

Saturday, September 11, 2010, the Parma Rod & Gun Club will host the Sixth Annual Idaho State IDPA Championship Match. We invite the first 125 IDPA members that register to come and shoot twelve creative stages with us. We are a small club but we are known for big fun and innovation. (MD Note: If you are expecting to come and shoot basic stages this is not that match. We really pride ourselves on quality and challenging stages.) This will be our sixth sanctioned IDPA match and we have had great responses from previous matches and look to improve this year. It will be big fun. We have fantastic video of the 2005, 2007,2008 and 2009 matches here. You may have heard of our club before, since the MGM Iron Man 3-Gun Match is held here every year.

The match will be held at Parma, Idaho at the Parma Rod & Gun Club, (see the map to the range here). We will be running a Cold Range on match day. Sign-In and Equipment Check will be held from 7:00 am to 8:30 am Saturday morning at the range. The shooters’ briefing will begin at 8:30 am and the match will begin at 9:00 am. We will break for lunch between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm depending on your squad. A simple awards announcement will be held at the range after an appropriate one hour protest period. Awards will be given to the Division / Class winners at the match.

This is an IDPA sanctioned match, run using the 01/25/2005 IDPA rulebook. As such, all competitors will be required to have their valid IDPA membership cards and signed classification cards with them on match day. Do not forget your IDPA membership card, or you will not be allowed to shoot. We will check the IDPA database, but your signed classification card trumps all. If you forget your IDPA Classification card and you are not in the national database, you will be required to shoot in the Master class. There will be a maximum of 175 required shots and this will be a lost brass match. All scenario stages will be shot from concealment. A prize table is to be expected with a few guns on the table. If you are a potential sponsor or know one, please feel free to submit something or solicit for us.

We must receive your legibly filled-out Match Registration Form, Signed Waiver and Fees, on or before registration closes the day before the match, September 10. No registration will be accepted without a signed waiver and appropriate fees. Registration will only be allowed via US Mail. The match fee is $60 which includes the best lunch in shooting sports, guaranteed! SO’s will shoot for free and other staff for half price. Registration will be for Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, and Master class shooters and will capped at the first 125 eligible shooters, so please enter early. Special room rates are available at two local hotels.

These types of events are only as good as the great volunteers that work behind the scenes. We are asking for folks that would like to help out with the match in any way, even if it means you donate a timer for match day use. SO’s will shoot for free and all other staff will shoot for $30. When you register for the match, indicate on the registration form what you would like to do at the match and pay the appropriate amount. Staff and SO’s serve at the discretion of the Match Director (MD), so please contact the MD if you wish to volunteer.

For those of you from other climates, Idaho usually has absolutely beautiful weather in September. Even though it is unusual, we can have cold temperatures, rain, wind, or even snow. Please bring a variety of clothing, including gloves and warm footwear, as we will have the match rain, snow or shine.

Local Area Cities and Towns

General Area Map

Parma is a very small farming community, with a great range facility. The surrounding area has several very nice towns and two larger cities, Boise and Ontario. Boise has an excellent shopping mall, as well as many other stores and shops. Ontario has great shopping as well. Below are the links to the local area municipalities, as well as a link to yahoo maps.

Boise, Idaho Meridian, Idaho Nampa, Idaho Caldwell, Idaho Ontario, Oregon
Boise Hotels Meridian Hotels Nampa Hotels Caldwell Hotels Ontario Hotels
“Yahoo Maps, Driving Directions, Dining and Motels, just enter the city name of your choice”

Questions or Help

If you have questions please contact the Match Director, Aaron Goodfellow at aarongoodfellow@hotmail.com

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